Xiao Shi and Xiao Mo arrived at the imperial palace.
After bestowing rewards upon Xiao Mo and Xiao Shi according to protocol, the Qin Kingdom's Lord began discussing various matters on the battlefield with them.
Although the Qin Kingdom had now annexed the Jin Kingdom, seized nearly half the Zhao Kingdom's territory, and even cut off the Qi Kingdom from the Zhao Kingdom so they could no longer support each other, securing every advantage, it still had much to consider.
The Qin Kingdom still could not grow arrogant.
Until the final step, no one could ever know what might happen, especially when no one knew what agreement the Chu Kingdom had reached with the two great kingdoms of the Yao Race World.
That made caution all the more necessary.
Otherwise, a single oversight could leave all their efforts undone at the final hurdle.
After discussing the matter, the three ultimately decided to stabilize the current situation first, then pursue their plans gradually.
As for Bai Qi's transgression, his family would not be implicated. Moreover, he had remained loyal to his kingdom until his final moment, so he would still receive an honorable burial. His noble title would eventually pass to his sister's child.
Three hours later, Xiao Shi left the Imperial Study first, while the Qin Kingdom's Lord asked Xiao Mo to stay.
"Does Your Majesty have any further instructions for me?" Xiao Mo asked in confusion.
"Nothing in particular." The Qin Kingdom's Lord patted his robes and rose from the cushioned couch. "Walk with me for a while."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Xiao Mo nodded and followed beside the Qin Kingdom's Lord as they left the Imperial Study.
The Qin Kingdom's Lord dismissed Eunuch Li, then wandered aimlessly through the palace gardens with Xiao Mo.
"Xiao Mo, we truly owe